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Malachi 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Malachi 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Malachi chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.”
Malachi 2:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Malachi 2:7
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. This verse states priestly responsibility. The priest's lips should keep knowledge (כִּי־שִׂפְתֵי כֹהֵן יִשְׁמְרוּ־דַעַת, ki-siftei kohen yishmeru-da'at)—the verb שָׁמַר (shamar, keep/guard) indicates careful preservation. דַּעַת (da'at, knowledge) refers to covenant knowledge, theological understanding, wisdom. Priests were custodians and teachers of divine truth.They should seek the law at his mouth (וְתוֹרָה יְבַקְשׁוּ מִפִּיהוּ, vetorah yevaqshu mipipihu)—th...
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Cross-References for Malachi 2:7
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“but be gentle towards all”
“καὶ συμβιβάσεις τοὺς υἱοὺς ισραηλ πάντα τὰ νόμιμα ἃ ἐλάλησεν κύριος πρὸς αὐτοὺς διὰ χειρὸς μωυσῆ”
“and to bless in the name of Yahweh; and according to their word shall every controversy and every stroke be.”
“as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ”
“Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”
“he who receives whomever I send”
“she cried out”
“but God”
“and to do it”
“offering sacrifices of peace offerings”